Obituary of David Carll, Master Shipbuilder on City Island in the Town of Pelham

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David Carll was a prominent 19th century shipbuilder on City Island in the Town of Pelham.  In 1863, Carll obtained from the New York State Commissioners of the Land Office a grant for 442 feet on the water front on the east side of City Island for the purpose

Health Reform in Florida

Health reform has passed both the House of Representatives and the Senate. However, there are differences between the Senate version of the bill and the House version of the bill. Both chambers will elect members to convene a conference to reconcile differences between the two versions of the bill. The new version of the bill that emerges from the conference must then be voted on again by each chamber. If the bill is approved by both chambers, the president may sign the final version turning it into law.

To answer how the bill will affect Floridians, the government web site, www.healthreform.gov has listed several elements from both bills that benefit individuals and families in Florida, such as:

• Insurance companies will no longer be able to place lifetime limits on the coverage they provide, use of annual limits will be restricted, and they will not be able to arbitrarily drop coverage.
• 10 percent of people in Florida have diabetes, and 28 percent have high blood pressure – two conditions that insurance companies could use as a reason to deny health insurance coverage. Reform will establish a high-risk pool to enable people who cannot get insurance today to find an affordable health plan.
• Roughly 565,000 Medicare beneficiaries in Florida hit the “doughnut hole,” or gap in Medicare Part D drug coverage that can cost some seniors an average of $4,080 per year. Reform legislation will provide a 50 percent discount for brand-name drugs in this coverage gap.
• Without reform, individuals and families in Florida will spend increasing amounts of money out-of-pocket to cover premiums, deductibles, and co-payments, from $19.4 billion today to up to $35.4 billion in 2019. Through health insurance reform, 2.5 million Florida residents could be eligible for premium credits to ease the burden of these high costs.
• Health insurance reform will create a new voluntary long-term care services insurance program, which will provide a cash benefit to help seniors and people with disabilities obtain services and supports that will enable them to remain in their homes and communities.

Since both versions of the bill have yet to be reconciled, some of these elements may increase or decrease.  To see the full list for Florida, visit the healthreform.gov site, here.

Below is a message about health reform from the Secretary of Health & Human Services, Kathleen Sebelius.

Opening of the Extension of the Pelham Manor Trolley Line in 1910 -- The Toonerville Trolley Line

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The Pelham Manor trolley line inspired Fontaine Fox to create the Toonerville Trolley portrayed in his long-running Toonverville Folks comic strip.  Until Labor Day, 1910, that trolley line ended on Pelhamdale Avenue near today's Grant Avenue, only a few

Murder on Fowler Avenue in 1908

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A brief account of a murder that occurred at the home of Paul A. Heubner of Fowler Avenue in the Village of Pelham Manor in 1908 appeared in the January 2, 1909 issue of the New Rochelle Pioneer.  The account is transcribed below.

"KIRK HELD FOR GRAND JURY
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Village Elections in the Town of Pelham in 1912

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The following article, transcribed from the Saturday, March 23, 1912 issue of the New Rochelle Pioneer, describes the results of the Village elections in the Town of Pelham that year.

"ELECTIONS HELD IN VILLAGES
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Ceder Has a Walk Over at North Pelham --

Medicaid Office Locator

Do you have questions about Medicaid in Florida such as:

• How do I apply for it?
• What's covered?
• Am I eligible?
• What's the status of application?

While some of these questions can be answered online, you may still feel the need to speak to someone about Florida Medicaid.  The Florida Agency on Health Care Administration has launched a web page HERE to assist people find their local Medicaid offices.  Once on the page, you can either select your county area by using the map of Florida or choosing the name of the county on the left hand side.  Either selection will bring up a new window with contact information of your local Medicaid office.

1906 Christmas Day Celebration at Christ Church in Pelham

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As Christians celebrate Christmas 2009 the world over this day, it seemed appropriate to provide some Christmas-related history on the Historic Pelham Blog.  I have written of Christmas in Pelham on the Blog before.  See:

Monday, September 21, 2009:  January

Christmas Eve Trolley Accident Near Chester Park in North Pelham in 1908

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Christmas Eve in 1908 was not particularly joyous for a number of people hurt in a trolley car accident late that evening near Chester Park in North Pelham.  Luckily, however, only a single passenger was on board at the time so a major disaster was averted. 

A

Attack on the Toonerville Trolley Line by Strikers in 1916

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Pelham and nearby localities suffered through a violent, months-long strike of trolley line workers in 1916.  In October of that year, the Westchester Electric Railroad Company decided to try to reopen the strike-closed line between New Rochelle and Mount

Prescription Drug Price Comparison Tool

The cost of medical prescriptions can be expensive. The Florida office of the Attorney General & the Agency for Health Care Administration have launched a website HERE, to help Florida citizens afford their medical prescriptions.  The site called, "Florida Drug Prescription Prices" over a series of pull-down menus which will allow to select the county, city, and prescriptions you're looking for.  After you've made your selections, a list will appear showing stores/pharmacies offering your prescription dosage.  The list is ordered by the cost of the prescription.

Also on the site, is public announcement with lists of $4.00 generic prescriptions offered at different pharmacies.  Those links are HERE and HERE.

Available on this blog (in the bottom right corner) are two lists with links to prescription drug discount programs.

Biographical Data for Famed Illustrator and Artist Edward Penfield of Pelham Manor

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Edward Penfield is considered one of the masters of graphic design.  He was a poster artist and illustrator in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.  He lived in Pelham Manor.  There is a beautiful Web site devoted to his life and work located at http://

More on What May Have Been the First Telephone Installed in Pelham

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I have written before about what is believed to be the earliest telephone installed in Pelham.  See Tuesday, March 29, 2005:  The Earliest Telephone in Pelham Manor?

I recently have uncovered additional information about what may have been the first

Help With Medicare Assistance

Are you currently enrolled in Medicare and need some assistance?

The Social Security Administration may be able to assist you.  They offer a program to help individuals who enrolled in Medicare with their costs.  This program is not a replacement for enrolling in a Medicare Part D drug program.  If you're eligible, you can get extra help to pay for the monthly premiums, annual deductibles, and co-payments related to the Medicare Prescription Drug program. However, you must be enrolled in a Medicare Prescription Drug plan to get this extra help.

The guidelines for eligibility and the application are located HERE as well as contact information for any questions you may have.  To see if you're eligible, go HERE.

The Inaugural Run of the New York, Westchester and Boston Railroad Through Pelham for Local Officials in 1912

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A railroad known as the New York, Westchester and Boston Railroad was built in the early 20th century and once ran through Pelham.  Remnants of the railroad remain, including the railroad bridge that still stands over Highbrook Avenue. 

The inaugural run of

Abstract of 1884 Town Accounts of Town of Pelham Published in 1885

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The following abstract of the 1884 Town Accounts of the Town of Pelham appeared in the March 27, 1885 issue of The Chronicle, published in Mount Vernon, New York.

"ABSTRACT OF TOWN ACCOUNTS.

I hereby certify that the following are true and correct copies of

Development of Manor Circle Area of Pelham Manor in September, 1886

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The Manor Circle area of Pelham Manor just to the east of the branch line railroad tracks was first developed in the late 1880s.  I recently stumbled across a news item published in late September, 1886 noting that streets were being laid out east of the Pelham

Baseball Games Played by the City Island Beldenites and the City Island Rivals in 1884

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No, the Historic Pelham Blog has not evolved into a baseball blog.  It just so happens that I continue to run across early references to baseball played in Pelham.  Today's posting transcribes an article published in August, 1884 that references two baseball

SafeLink Wireless - Free Cell Phones

Do you or a loved one have a medical condition that may require immediate medical assistance but don't possess a phone?  There may be a solution for you.

SafeLink Wireless is a government supported program that provides a free cell phone and airtime each month to income eligible customers.

To Qualify:
The process to qualify depends on the State you live in. In general, you may qualify if...You already participate in another State or Federal assistance program such as Federal Public Housing Assistance, Food Stamps, and Medicaid.  Or your total household income is at or below 135% of the poverty guidelines set by your State and/or the Federal Government. And no one in your household currently receives service from another phone carrier. And you have a valid United States Postal Address. In order to receive your free phone you must live at a residence that can receive mail from the US Post Office. Sorry, but P.O. Boxes cannot be accepted.  In addition to meeting the guidelines above you will also be required to provide proof of your participation in an assistance program, or proof of your income level.

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Baseball Games Played by the City Island Shamrocks in 1889

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Today's Historic Pelham Blog posting continues with more references to baseball played in 19th century Pelham.  I have located additional information about baseball games played by the Shamrocks baseball club on City Island.  Excerpts from an article published

Earliest Reference Yet to Baseball Played in Pelham

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I have located what seems to be the earliest reference yet to baseball played in Pelham.  An account published in 1877 makes reference to recreational baseball played on City Island.  The reference is contained in a brief article that I have transcribed in its

More 19th Century Baseball and Firefighting References

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Regular readers of the Historic Pelham Blog know that I routinely post items concerning 19th century baseball and 19th century firefighting in Pelham.  Today's posting combines both.  Baseball and firefighting references appeared in a news article published on

City Island Shamrocks Base Ball Club Changed its Name to the Minnefords in 1888

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I continue to document every reference I find about baseball played in Pelham during the 19th century.  For some of the prior postings, see:

Wednesday, November 25, 2009:  Even More Early References to Baseball Played in Pelham.

Tuesday, November 24, 2009: 

The Darling Triplets: Three Brothers Among Pelham's Earliest Firefighters

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In the early 1890s, firefighting units sprang up on City Island, in Pelham Manor and in Pelhamville within the Town of Pelham.  Shortly after New York City annexed City Island and nearby areas in 1896, an interesting article appeared in The Evening Telegram

Report of Fight with Trolley Construction Crew in Pelhamville in 1898

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In the late 19th century, rival trolley companies raced to construct lines throughout the New York region.  Rivalries among competing trolley lines led to at least one instance of violence in Pelhamville in 1898.  A fascinating account of the incident appeared

Saint Paul's Church National Historic Site on the Old Eastchester Village Green Turns On the Lights

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The Federal government recently provided funds for lighting the beautiful Saint Paul's Church National Historic Site located on the old Eastchester Village Green.  Last night I photographed the newly-lit site.  Posted below are four of the many, many

Pelham News on May 30, 1884 Including Allegations of Oyster Larceny and Meeting of the Pelhamville Improvement Association

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The Chronicle, published each Friday in Mount Vernon during the 1880s, typically included a section reporting news in Pelham and City Island.  The May 30, 1884 issue contained an interesting report that detailed allegations of oyster theft against Captain

Accident on Horse-Car of the Pelham Park Railroad Line in 1889

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During the late 19th and early 20th centuries, a horse-drawn car line ran from the Bartow Station on the Branch Line to City Island.  An image of one of the horse-drawn cars taken from an early 20th century post card appears immediately below.



A surprisingly

Brief History of City Island Published in 1901

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The opening of the "New Steel Bridge" connecting City Island with the mainland in 1901 was the cause for celebration.  Shortly before the opening of the new bridge, The New York Times published a brief history of the island on June 9, 1901.  The text of that

Philadelphia Lawyer Questioned Title of All Pelham Property Owners in 1877

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I recently ran across an odd item that I previously knew nothing about.  It involved a reported effort by a lawyer in Philadelphia to raise questions about the validity of titles of property owners throughout Pelham in an effort to extract settlement funds from

Telegraph Wires Connected Pelham to the Outside World in 1882

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A very brief reference contained in the May 6, 1882 issue of The Pioneer published in New Rochelle, New York, reflects the date that City Island in Pelham was first connected to the communications grid of telegraph wires that were beginning to cross the

The First "Pelham Country Club" Established in 1898 Built a Nine-Hole Golf Course in Pelham in 1898

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There once was another "Pelham Country Club" that pre-dated the club now known by that name.  The first Pelham Country Club was organized during a meeting held on May 12, 1898.  It quickly developed a small nine-hole golf course on land it leased in Pelham.

Even More Early References to Baseball Played in Pelham

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I continue to locate even more references to early baseball played in Pelham.  Today's posting collects a couple of references published in 1886.  One contained in the Society column of The Evening Telegram [New York City] erroneously refers to the Country Club

Yet Another Reference to Early Baseball in Pelham

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For the last several days I have been posting references to early instances of baseball being played in Pelham.  Today I transcribe an article that appeared in the August 23, 1884 issue of the New Rochelle Pioneer.  The article details news about Pelham and

Additional Brief Accounts of Baseball Played in Pelham in the 19th Century

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I continue to document every reference I find about baseball played in Pelham during the 19th century.  For some of the prior postings, see:

Friday, November 20, 2009: 

Thursday, November 12, 2009:  More Early References to Baseball Played in Pelham.

Guest column: As a pharmacist in the longevity concoctions business, I prefer to keep my 'oldies' alive

As Canada's Parliament debates Bill C-384, why are more pharmacists not rising up in protest over possible legalization of euthanasia and assisted suicide? Is it because we ought to remain neutral? Yet if this debate is supposed to be all about choice, then, as a pharmacist, I choose not to remain neutral on an issue that could impact my livelihood.

I'm in the business of health and wellness; longevity concoctions, my specialty. I believe it is more lucrative to keep my oldies alive and kicking longer; eliminating them is against my mission statement, and it would surely kill my business too. Unless, of course, I could charge a hefty sum for how-to-exit kits, including arsenic, asphyxiation bags, and other death paraphernalia.

But then comes another dilemma; as the elderly get knocked off, replacements will be needed -- so I can continue to offer my services. Yet most pharmacies are also in the birth control business; sooner rather than later, my clients will largely come from overseas. Time to brush up on my Arab and Cantonese.

Are health-care providers prepared for the impact a euthanasia law could have on their day-to-day practice? If, for moral or ethical reasons they find themselves unable to comply with such
a law, would they risk being fined or put in prison? Would I be accused of imposing my morality were I to dissuade sweet Ms. Jones from being euthanized by her inheritance-ravenous offspring? Yes, they will all claim it was her own choice, and really, in everyone else's best interests.

How about the lady with the severe arthritis or the man with the club foot? How about the child with the MS or the severely depressed teenager? Will our answer to their pain be their death too? If the Right To Die movement has its way, it will all boil down to "personal" choice. But whose choice will it really be? For example, as a pharmacist, I had no choice over the following briefing which states that everyone should have a choice.

In 1994, a government brief was presented to the Senate Committee Studying Euthanasia and Assisted Suicide by the Canadian Pharmacists Association. This brief clearly shows that pharmacists, like the Canadian population as a whole, are "largely divided on the issue [of euthanasia] and cannot make a strong recommendation on the legalization of euthanasia or
assisted suicide." The briefing statements make it appear as though everyone involved will have a choice, but the reality is there will need to be a balancing of rights; the right of the
patient to receive what he wants, versus the right of the health-care professional not to participate in the patient's demise. For many, referral will not be a viable option.

So if such a law should pass, I want to make something clear; I want two choices; the choice not to kill off my business by concocting death potions, and also the choice not to refer my oldies or disabled youngsters for liquidation elsewhere.

But, with all our "rights and choice" talk, are we not neglecting the underlying issues causing the euthanasia debate in the first place? And why are we not learning from the Netherlands? According to Dr. Herbert Hendin, American author of, Seduced by Death, the broad "safety" guidelines to prevent people from being euthanized against their will have been largely ignored, to the point where the doctors who help set euthanasia guidelines will privately admit that euthanasia in the Netherlands is basically out of control.

What we really need to be asking ourselves is: How did the patient reach the decision to put an end to his or her life in the first place? Was there any pressure? Was there fear of pain, of loneliness, or of the unknown? Has our society become so cold and ruthless that a sick person would rather die than be subjected to humiliating treatment by those who ought to care?
The reality is that were euthanasia to be legalized in Canada, we would be embarking on a "social experiment" of great magnitude.

Once the experiment is unleashed there will be no turning back. Your "choice" and mine may become somebody else's.

Alarcon is a Vancouver pharmacist with a masters in bioethics.
Published in Vancouver on October 29, 2009 in The Province

More Accounts of Early Baseball Played in Pelham

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I continue to document every reference I find about baseball played in Pelham during the 19th century.  For some of the prior postings, see:

Thursday, November 12, 2009:  More Early References to Baseball Played in Pelham.

Wednesday, September 30, 2009: 

Pelham Residents Threatened to Storm the Jail and Lynch a Notorious Attempted Kidnapper in 1900

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In 1900, a Village of North Pelham Constable captured a "desperate criminal" who tried to kidnap two local youngsters.  The event was widely reported after Pelham residents gathered at Town Hall and threatened to remove the prisoner and lynch him.  The Mount

Florida Kid Care - Income Eligibility

Are you eligible for Florida Kidcare, Medicaid, or Healthy Kids?  In order to make that determination, you first need to know where your family income falls in the poverty guidelines. See the 2009 Federal Poverty Guidelines below:

The 2009 Poverty Guidelines for the 48 Contiguous States and the District of Columbia

Persons in family	Poverty guideline
1	$10,830
2	14,570
3	18,310
4	22,050
5	25,790
6	29,530
7	33,270
8	37,010
For families with more than 8 persons, add $3,740 for each additional person.

To read more information about the Federal 2009 Poverty guildlines, click HERE.  Also, if you need to view the income amounts at the varying percentages over 100% of poverty level, please click HERE.  The next step is to look at the Florida KidCare Eligibility chart.  Below is a brief summary:

• Children ages 0 through one, up to 200% of the federal poverty level, are covered under Medicaid (Title XIX and Title XXI funded)

• Children ages one through five, up to 133% of the federal poverty level, are covered under Medicaid (Title XIX funded)

• Children ages one through five, at 134% to 200% of the federal poverty level, are covered under MediKids (Title XXI funded)

• Children ages one through five, above 200% of the federal poverty level, are covered under MediKids full pay

• Children ages 5 through 18, up to 100% of the federal poverty level, are covered under Medicaid (Title XIX funded)

• Children ages 5 through 18, at 101% to 200% of the federal poverty level, are covered under Healthy Kids (Title XXI funded)

• Children ages 5 through 18, above 200% of the federal poverty level, are covered under Healthy Kids full pay

To learn more or apply for Florida KidCare, please click HERE to visit their web site.

More on the Work of the Pelham Manor Protective Club in 1884

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For the last several days I have been posting information about the work of the Pelham Manor Protective Club first established in 1881 as a "Vigilance Committee" to oversee the health and welfare of Pelham Manor residents a decade before the incorporation of

1883 Advertisement by Pelham Manor Protective Club Offering Reward for Information About Pelham Manor Depot Burglary

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Yesterday I posted an item to the Historic Pelham Blog regarding the Pelham Manor Protective Club first established in 1881 as a "Vigilance Committee" to oversee the health and welfare of Pelham Manor residents a decade before the incorporation of the Village

1879 Article About the Pelham Manor Protective Club

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Regular readers recognize that I periodically post information about the work of the Pelham Manor Protective Club first established in 1881 as a "Vigilance Committee" to oversee the health and welfare of Pelham Manor residents a decade before the

1894 Account of Developments In Pelham Including a Reference to a Baseball Game Played that Year

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In yesterday's Blog posting, I collected numerous accounts of baseball played in Pelham during the 19th century.  Today's posting transcribes an article published in the May 10, 1894 issue of The Chronicle [Mount Vernon].  At the very end of the article, there

More Early References to Baseball Played in Pelham

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I continue to document every reference I find about baseball played in Pelham during the 19th century.  For some of the prior postings, see:

Wednesday, September 30, 2009:  Score of June 1, 1887 Baseball Game Between the Country Club and The Knickerbocker

1874 Evening Telegram Advertisement for Pelham Manor & Huguenot Heights Development

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I have written extensively regarding the history of the Pelham Manor & Huguenot Heights Association. Regular readers may recall that I have published quite a number of blog postings on the topic, including:

Monday, March 2, 2009:  1884 Advertisement Placed

A Stage Coach Line Established to Run Through Pelham Bridge in 1874

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I have written before about the stage coaches that once rumbled through Pelham.  See:

Monday, October 26, 2009:  Pelham Was a Principal Station on the Stage Coach Route of Dorance, Recide & Co. Which Carried Mail Between New York and Boston.

At least one

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The Laying Out Of Pelham Avenue in 1869

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During the late 1860s, efforts were underway to shorten the distance to travel between Fordham and City Island.  One of those efforts involved the development of the roadway we know now as Pelham Avenue.  Commissioners were appointed to lay out the roadway. 

Funeral of Pietro Viani Held on City Island in the Town of Pelham in 1875

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Yesterday I posted to the Historic Pelham Blog a sad account of the gunshot suicide of a promising young man during his recitation of a scene from Phaedra in front of a large crowd on City Island in 1875.  See:

Thursday, November 5, 2009:  A Shocking Suicide

A Shocking Suicide During a Performance on City Island in 1875

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A tragic and shocking event saddened attendees at a large picnic gathering on City Island in 1875.  During a festive "Congressional Picnic", a young man who was invited to perform a dramatic recitation in front of the crowd pulled a pistol and committed

Results of Pelham Town Election in March, 1875

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With yesterday's Election Day now over, it somehow seems appropriate on the Historic Pelham Blog to provide the election results from Pelham's Town election held in March 1875.  Of the sixteen Town officials elected on that occasion, 15 were Democrats.  Below

Pelham Students Help Civil War Soldiers on Davids' Island in 1864

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The United States Government leased Davids' Island off the coasts of Pelham and New Rochelle in April, 1862 for use as a hospital complex during the Civil War.  The Government erected structures that eventually housed thousands of wounded soldiers. 

I

The Wealthy Gardener of Bolton Priory

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 Bolton Priory is a lovely residence on the National Register of Historic Places located in Pelham Manor.  There are many wonderful stories and unusual facts regarding the structure.  One of the most unusual involves one of its gardeners who died in 1900.  The

Preparations for Annual Country Club Race Ball Held in Pelham in 1887

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The Country Club that opened in Pelham in 1884 was the site of many Steeplechase and other horse races.  Members of the Club held an annual "Race Ball" that formed the centerpiece of a region-wide celebration of the opening of the Races at the Country Club. 

Books of Town Supervisor "Honest John Shinn" Turned Up Short in 1906

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More than a century ago, the outgoing Supervisor of the Town of Pelham, John M. Shinn, was embroiled in a nasty dispute that eventually led to litigation.  Questions arose over the Town accounts during his tenure.  Ironically, the Republican Town leader was known

Article About the June 10, 1888 Opening of Travers Island Facility of the New York Athletic Club

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The New York Athletic Club opened its Travers Island facility in Pelham Manor on June 10, 1888.  A brief article about the opening appeared in the magazine "Outing".  The article is transcribed below, followed by a citation to its source.

"ATHLETES' SUMMER HOME.

Mystery "Touring Car" Crash on Pelhamdale Road in Pelham Manor in 1904

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An odd and mysterious accident occurred on Pelhamdale Avenue in Pelham Manor in 1904.  A number of articles about the accident appeared in New York City newspapers.  One such article appeared in the November 18, 1904 issue of the New-York Daily Tribune.  The

Pelham Was a Principal Station on the Stage Coach Route of Dorance, Recide & Co. Which Carried Mail Between New York and Boston

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It seems hard to grasp in this Internet age of instant communication, but mail between New York City and Boston once traveled by stage coach.  In the 1830s, stage coaches of Dorance, Recide & Co. ran the line which included a station stop in Pelham.  A long

Trumbull Farm in Pelham Sold To Satisfy Foreclosure Judgment in 1880

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I can recall researching and considering the location of the Trumbull Farm in Pelham.  Last night I ran across a brief item published in 1880 about the sale of the farm to satisfy a foreclosure judgment.  I have not yet been able to locate my research on the

Dynamite Explosion in 1890 Breaks Windows and Shakes Residents of Bartow-on-the-Sound in Pelham

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On April 5, 1890, a massive explosion at a dynamite works in Baychester killed two workers and shook the countryside.  In nearby Bartow-on-the-Sound, a hamlet located in Pelham, windows were broken and residents were shaken.  A brief article about the event

Medicaid Online Tutorial

The Pasco County Library System has launched a new tutorial to assist people who want to apply for Medicaid using the Access Florida web page, located here.  You can view the tutorial by clicking this link or going to the E-Government Tools Page here, selecting Tutorials, and then click on the image of the Medicaid video.  The E-Government Tools Page also contains a lot of other tutorials, videos, and government information.

Apparent Effort in 1884 to Develop Portions of Pelham Neck as "Villa Sites"

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Shortly before efforts increased to develop a new "Pelham Bay Park" using lands located within the Town of Pelham in the 1880s, there were a number of initiatives to develop residential hamlets in the area.  Perhaps the best-know such area was Bartow-on-the-Sound

Manager of Pelham Manor Golf Links Committed Suicide Over Debt to Club in 1899

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A sad article appeared in the December 7, 1899 issue of The New York Times.  It recounted the suicide of Frederick B. Russell, manager of the Pelham Manor Links.  It is somewhat unclear as to whether the reference to "Pelham Manor Links" is a reference to "The

Polo at the Country Club in Pelham in 1887

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Regular readers of the Historic Pelham Blog know that during the 1880s, New York City and Westchester County residents developed the "Country Club" in Pelham near the hamlet known as "Bartow-on-the-Sound".  There, the affluent enjoyed steeplechase races, tennis,

The Famed "California Ramblers" and the "Ramblers Inn" that Once Stood on Shore Road

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Yesterday I received an inquiry regarding the location of the "Ramblers Inn" that once stood along Shore Road inside Pelham Bay Park just beyond Pelham's border with the Bronx.  The inquiry prompted me to jot a note summarizing some of what I have learned about

19th and Early 20th Century Newspaper Notices Relating to the Prospect Hill Village Association

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Prospect Hill Village was one of the two principal real estate developments from which today's Village of Pelham Manor evolved. The other, of course, was the Pelham Manor & Huguenot Heights Association organized on June 3, 1873 by Silas H. Witherbee, Henry C.

1879 News Account Provides Additional Basis for Some Facts Underlying Ghost Story of Old Stone House in Pelhamville

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With another Halloween approaching, it is time to turn to legends of ghosts and goblins in Historic Pelham.  Today's Blog posting raises a spooky possibility.  There seems to be a hint of truth to at least part of the legend surrounding the ghost of Mrs.

Dental Coverage PHCC Dental Clinic

The primary purpose of the Pasco-Hernando Community College dental hygiene clinic is to educate dental hygiene students to become competent professionals in their field. At the clinic, dental hygiene students provide services to the public under the direct supervision of licensed dental hygienists and dentists. Reasonably priced clinic services are available to members of the public while the college is in session.

Services for the dental hygiene clinic are by appointment only. Clinic days vary by semester. Appointment times are 8:30 a.m. or 1 p.m. Because students are evaluated at various times during the visit, please plan on a minimum of 2 1/2 - 3 hours per appointment. More than one visit may be needed for cleanings.

Fees for complete cleaning services are:

• $20.00 (age 11 and older)
• $10.00 (5-10 years old)

Other Services are available such as:

• oral examination
• X-rays
• cleaning and polishing
• fluoride treatment
• oral hygiene instruction
• sealants
• root planing
• ultrasonic scaling
• nutritional counseling

For more information call (727) 816-3281 or visit their web site:

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Film of the Westchester Model Club, Inc.'s Model Railroad in the Pelham Manor Depot Before its Demolition

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During the 1920s, six men in New Rochelle whose spouses objected to their model train sets taking up too much space formed the Westchester Model Club.They pooled their equipment in one of their member's attics, but soon ran out of space.  They moved to a loft but

More Evidence that John Pell Died Well After 1702 or 1703 When Some Say He Died in a Boating Accident on Long Island Sound

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As I have noted before, there long has been confusion regarding the date of death of John Pell, the nephew of Thomas Pell of Fairfield, who inherited the Manor of Pelham following the death of his uncle in late September, 1669.  Pell family members long have

Pharmacists must have Freedom of Conscience

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Eight Illustrations Showing Views Of Pelham During the 1880s

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In 1887, John Mullaly published a book on the new parks being developed beyond the Harlem including the park known as Pelham Bay Park.  The lands in that area were, at the time, still within the Town of Pelham.  Mullaly's book included eight illustrations showing

Firefighting Units on City Island in Pelham During the Early 1890s

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 For decades, Pelham's Town Historians have confined their research on the development of fire fighting units in Pelham to those units that evolved in Pelhamville and in Pelham Manor.  However, a number of volunteer fire fighting units arose in the early 1890s on

1656 Native American Deed for Fairfield, Connecticut Lands Signed by Thomas Pell as a Witness

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On March 20, 1656, almost two years after purchasing from Native Americans the lands that became Pelham and surrounding areas, Thomas Pell signed a different deed with Native Americans by which he witnessed a purchase by settlers of Fairfield, Connecticut of

Death of the Captain of William B. Astor's Yacht in Pelham on October 8, 1888

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William B. Astor, Jr. (July 12, 1830 - April 25, 1897) was a grandson of John Jacob Astor.  He inherited a substantial portion of the family fortune.  During the 1880s he had a steam yacht named the Nourmahal.  The Captain of that yacht for a time was Samuel

1878 Account of Results of Sloop Race Held Off the Pelham Shores

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Few in Pelham today realize how strong a maritime tradition Pelham once had.  Situated on Long Island Sound with City Island once an important part of the Town, Pelham was the site of yacht races, yacht building, oystering, recreational fishing and much more.

Failed Efforts in 1900 to Build a Golf Course on Hunter's Island Rather than on the Mainland in Pelham Bay Park

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Today's Pelham Split Rock Golf Club, consisting of the Pelham Bay Golf Course and the Split Rock Golf Course, sits on land that once was part of the Town of Pelham before annexation by New York City in 1896. The narrow, tree-lined Split Rock Golf Course

H1N1 Questions & Answers

Many people are concerned about the H1N1 virus.  Some of us may even know others who had contracted the disease.  The site USA.gov has compiled a list of frequently asked questions about H1N1 that may be able to assist you in getting the answers you need.  Go Here to view their site. This site has a robust frequently asked questions  (faqs) section about a wide variety of government services as well.

Pelham Country Club Secures Land for New Golf Course in 1904

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There was another "Pelham Country Club" that pre-dated the club now known by that name.  The first Pelham Country Club was organized during a meeting held on May 12, 2898.  It subsequently evolved into The Wykagyl Country Club. 

In 1904, the Pelham Country Club

Score of June 1, 1887 Baseball Game Between The Country Club and The Knickerbocker Club

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Regular readers of the Historic Pelham Blog know that I have tried to document every reference I find about baseball played in Pelham during the 19th century.  For some of the postings, see:

Friday, March 20, 2009:  Another Reference to 19th Century Baseball

The Towns of Pelham and Eastchester Decide to Build a Drawbridge Across the Hutchinson River in 1873

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Just beyond the new Pelham Manor Shopping Plaza on the Pelham Parkway is a drawbridge.  The first effort to build a drawbridge on that site began in 1873 when the Towns of Pelham and Eastchester approved the expenditure of funds to build such a drawbridge.  A

Brief Account of Republican Rally Held in Pelham in 1876

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During the year of the nation's centennial celebration, patriotism and political fervor were rampant.  Pelham was no exception.  In advance of the 1876 elections, Pelham Republicans held a festive rally in the Town Hall.  A brief account of the rally appeared

Pelham's Playground: John H. Starin Develops Starin's Glen Island in 1879

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During the late 1870s, John H. Starin acquired and developed "Locust Island" just off the coast of New Rochelle.  He renamed the island "Starin's Glen Island" and built the world's most successful amusement park up to that time.  Starin eventually operated a

Public Health Departments

Do you know about the Public Health departments in Pasco County? If you live in Pasco County, click HERE to view maps of a location near you. While Public Health Departments do not replace a primary care provider they do provide some health services for free such as immunizations, smoking cessations programs and more. To learn more about services provided at your local health department.

For more information: (727) 861-5250 or go to http://www.doh.state.fl.us/chdpasco/default.html

Brief Newspaper Account of the January 1, 1883 Annual Meeting of the Pelham Manor Protective Club

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Occasionally I have published to the Historic Pelham Blog information about the work of the Pelham Manor Protective Club first established in 1881 as a "Vigilance Committee" to oversee the health and welfare of Pelham Manor residents a decade before the

Jacob Heisser's Summary of the Early History of Pelhamville Published in 1913

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In 1913, The Pelham Sun published reminiscences of the early history of Pelhamville written by Jacob Heisser.  Transcribed below is the text of Heisser's reminiscences.

"The Ancient Pelhamville
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It was in the year 1862 that I came to Pelhamville.  The

Names of Early "Keepers of Pelham Bridge" Appointed by Westchester County

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Occasionally I have written about Pelham Bridge.  After many years, maintenance of the bridge became a burden  for the Town.  Ultimately, an effort was undertaken to arrange for Westchester County to take over ownership and maintenance of the bridge.  See

January 1882 Account of the 1881 Christmas Festival Held at the Union Sabbath School in Pelhamville

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A quaint January 1882 newspaper account of a Christmas Festival held for the entertainment of young students at the Union Sabbath School at Pelhamville appeared in an issue of the Mount Vernon [New York] Chronicle.  The account, contained in a letter to the

Florida Healthy Kids and Kid Care

Do you have a child or children without health insurance because of a change in your existing health care plan, the cost has become too expensive, or you no longer have health care insurance?  You are not alone.  The state of Florida has programs which may be able to help you provide insurance for your child or children.  There are eligibility requirements for the programs.  To learn more about the programs or to apply online, visit the links below:

Florida Kid Care
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Flu Shots in Pasco County

The Pasco County Health Department is giving seasonal flu shots.
Flu Shots will cost $25 payable by cash or check. With proof, Medicare clients will be given their shot for free and their insurance will be billed. For Medicare HMO and all other insurance there will be a $25 charge. Receipts will be given to file with insurance companies.
Shots will be given at these locations:
•Dade City Clinic, 13941 15th St., (352) 521-1450. Appointments are advised. Walk-ins are accepted from 7:30 a.m. to noon Thursday
•Hudson Clinic, 11511 Denton Ave. (727) 861-5661. Shots are by appointment only.
•Land O' Lakes Clinic, 4135 Land O' Lakes Blvd., (813) 558-5173. Walk-ins are accepted from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday and Tuesday and 7:30 to 10 a.m. Friday
•New Port Richey Clinic, 10841 Little Road, (727) 861-5260, ext. 268. Shots are by appointment only.
•Zephyrhills Clinic, 4717 Airport Road, (813) 780-0740. Walk-ins are accepted from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday. Wednesday is recommended. Appointments can be made.
These shots do not prevent swine flu. For more information on the H1N1 Swine Flu call 877-352-3581 between 8 AM to 8 PM, 7 days a week. Information is available in English, Spanish and Creole.


Click here for H1N1 Flue (Swine Flu): Resources for the deaf and hard of hearing.

Help paying medical and other bills

Do you need help paying your utility and other bills?

To Learn about the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program click here
or in Pasco County call: (352)567-0533 or (727)845-7350.

Also, check out the Pasco County Human Services website or call them at (727)834-3297 or (352)521-5173.

They provide assistance with:

*Dental Services are restricted to simple extractions

*Out-Patient Services

*Physicians office visits

*Laboratory and x-rays, when ordered by physician

*Limited payments toward past due rent

*Limited payments for past due utility bills (electricity, water, propane)

*Burial services for residents who have no insurance benefits or other means by which to pay for services

*Information and Referrals on available community resources
Emergency Home Energy Assistance for the Elderly Program – This program assists residents 60 years of age and older, twice a year, with past due utility bills. Funding is through the Area Agency on Aging of Pasco-Pinellas, Inc.

*Assistance with prescription drugs, up to the established amounts, when ordered by a physician (Human Services does not provide psychotropic and/or habit forming medications.)


Remember to call 211 if you need referrals to other social service agencies.

City Island News Published in January, 1882

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In early January, 1882, a brief account of news from City Island in the Town of Pelham appeared in the Mount Vernon [New York] Chronicle.  The brief account appears below.

"City Island.

Grace Church Sunday-school held their Christmas festival on Wednesday

Controversy in 1887 When The Country Club Tries to Dedicate a Large Area of Pelham as a Game Preserve

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Controversy erupted in the Pelham area in 1887 when The Country Club announced that it planned to create a game preserve in an area around its grounds that included portions of the newly-created Pelham Bay Park.  An editorial appeared in The Chronicle published

September 1884 Advertisement for The Country Club Steeplechase

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Below is an image of an advertisement for the "Great Steeplechase Meeting To Be Held at Pelham" on October 18, 1884.  The advertisement appeared in September, 1884 in the New Rochelle Pioneer.  The text of the advertisement is transcribed below the image.



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An Earthquake in Pelham and Surrounding Areas on Sunday, August 10, 1884

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I previously have written about an earthquake that struck Pelham and surrounding areas on July 11, 1872.  See:

Monday, August 8, 2005:  The Day the Earth Shook in Pelham:  July 11, 1872.

A dozen years later, on August 10, 1884, Pelham and much of Westchester

News in the Town of Pelham in January, 1888: Newly-Opened Sparks Avenue Causes Real Estate Rush (and More)

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Below is the text of a column that appeared in The Chronicle of Mount Vernon in January, 1888 detailing news in the Town of Pelham.  There are a number of interesting little tidbits, including a reference to the recent opening of Sparks Avenue and the

Rerouting Fifth Avenue in Pelham Beneath the New Haven Line Railroad Tracks in 1887

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A very brief item appeared in a July 1887 issue of The Chronicle of Mount Vernon, New York noting that work to reroute Fifth Avenue in Pelham to run beneath the New Haven Line Railroad Tracks was underway and likely would be completed by mid-August of that year.

1909 Dispute Among Pell Family Members Over Who Would be the Rightful Recipient of the Fatt Calfe from New Rochelle

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On September 20, 1689, John Pell and his wife, Rachel, sold to Jacob Leisler of New York City 6,000 acres of in the Manor of Pelham.  At the same time, they gifted an additional 100 acres for use as church grounds. 

Leisler reportedly was commissioned to

1884 Engraving of Winner of the Great Pelham Steeplechase, Barometer, and His Owner and Rider, J. D. Cheever

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Periodically I have written about the Steeplechase Races held at The Country Club in Pelham during the 1880s.  See, for example:


Bell, Blake A., The Pelham Steeplechase Races of the 1880s, The Pelham Weekly, Vol. XIV, Issue 12, March 25, 2005, p. 10, col.

1877 Advertisement with Timetable for the Tally Ho Coach to Pelham

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I have published many items on the Historic Pelham Blog regarding the spectacle of  "coaching to Pelham" in four-in-hand carriages during the 1870s and 1880s. Col. Delancey Kane began the practice during the 1870s. Many followed in his footsteps. To read a

More on the Ejectment of Henry Piepgras from Land Beneath the Waters Surrounding City Island

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In the late 19th Century, land values in and around City Island were soaring. One consequence was a multi-year litigation by Elizabeth Delancey and John Hunter (children of Des Brosses Hunter) to "eject" City Island's largest shipyard owner from the use of land

1901 Newspaper Article About Fire that Burned New York Athletic Club Clubhouse on Travers Island

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On January 5, 1901, the clubhouse of the New York Athletic Club on Travers Island in Pelham Manor burned to the ground in a horrific fire.  Many newspapers and periodicals covered the event.  An interesting article about the fire that included a photograph of

Advertisement for the Pelham Priory School Published in 1881

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The Bolton Family of Pelham operated the Pelham Priory School for Girls for much of the mid-19th century.  The school was held in Bolton Priory in Pelham Manor.  Bolton Priory is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.  Below is an image of an

The Bolton Family's Sale of Bolton Priory in 1883

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Forty-five years after building their beloved home in Pelham Manor, the Bolton Family sold Bolton Priory to Mrs. Frederic W. Stevens in 1883.  An interesting article describing the sale appeared in the August 11, 1883 issue of the New-York Daily Tribune.  The

Pelham News on February 29, 1884 Including Talk of Constructing a New Horse Railroad from Bartow to City Island

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The Mount Vernon newspaper, Chronicle, published weekly on Fridays in the 1880s.  Each week it included a news section on Pelham and City Island.  The weekly report published on February 29, 1884 made reference to local talk about establishing a "horse railroad

Contest in 1891 To Determine Which Steam Fire Engine Company Could Throw a Stream the Greater Distance

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A brief, but interesting item appeared in the August 1, 1891 issue of the New Rochelle Pioneer.  It announced a contest to determine which steam fire engine company could throw a stream of water the greater distance.  The event included an offer of interesting

Reorganization of the Minneford Engine Company on City Island in February, 1891

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I continue my efforts to document some of the earliest efforts to develop organized fire fighting units in the Town of Pelham.  I recently ran across one of the earliest references yet involving the "re-organization" of the Minneford Engine Company on City

October 19, 1898 Report that the Tracks of the Toonerville Trolley Line Had Been Laid in Pelham

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Occasionally I have written about the "Toonerville Trolley" and its ties to Pelham.  For a few examples, see:

Wed., March 25, 2009:  Another Brief Account by Fontaine Fox Describing Trolley in Pelham Manor as Inspiration for Toonerville Trolley Comic Strip.

Fed Up with the Notorious White Hotel, Pelham Authorities Took Action in 1899

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 Yesterday I wrote about two major crimes committed at the White Hotel in Pelham in August, 1899.  The first involved a Secret Service agent on an undercover operation who was beaten and left for dead in the hotel by so-called "green goods men".  The second

Crimes Committed at the Notorious White Hotel in Pelham in 1899

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I have written before about the notorious White Hotel that was finally shut down in the earliest years of the 20th century.  The building later was split in two in order to create two "cottages".  The north half became 307 Wolfs Lane.  The south half became 303

1878 Advertisement for Services of The Union Sabbath School Society of Pelhamville

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Below is a brief advertisement for services of The Union Sabbath School Society of Pelhamville published in the Friday, May 31, 1878 issue of The Chronicle distributed in Mount Vernon, New York.   

The item is followed by a citation to its source.

"UNION

Pelhamville's Independence Day Celebration in 1894

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The Chronicle of Mount Vernon, NY, published a lovely account of Independence Day celebrations in Pelhamville in 1894.  The account is transcribed below, followed by a citation to its source.

"OUR NEARBY NEIGHBORS.
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Pelhamville.

The Chronicle may be

List of Trolley Lines in the Town of Pelham in 1918

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Trolley tracks once criss-crossed the Town of Pelham and connected the Town with the entire New York metropolitan area.  A report published in 1918 detailed, among other things, trolley lines in the Public Service Commission First District owned by The

Pelhamville Rejected Gas Lighting in 1895 Amid Allegations of Questionable Dealings

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In the mid-1890s, efforts were underway to bring gas lines to certain areas of Pelham to permit the installation of gas lights.  At the time, Benjamin Corlies was trying to develop a large tract of land near the new train station that had been built in 1893.

New York Athletic Club Board of Governors Decided to Mortgage Travers Island in 1895

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In late 1894, the Board of Governors of the New York Athletic Club decided to mortgage Travers Island for $70,000.  A brief article about the decision appeared in the January 5, 1895 issue of the New Rochelle Pioneer.  An excerpt of the article appears below.

Efforts by Pelham Landowners in 1900 to Halt Construction of a Trolley Line on Shore Road

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During the late 19th and early 20th centuries, small transportation companies raced to lay trolley tracks throughout the New York metropolitan area.  Suburban residents often fought such efforts.  I previously have written of the unsuccessful efforts of

The Consecration of the Nanette Bolton Memorial Chapel at Christ Church in Pelham Manor on April 28, 1887

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